Design Engineer

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Position Summary

To provide engineering support to a manufacturing environment, serving as the electronics expert and providing daily manufacturing support to ensure all production goals are met. He/she will also lead various projects pertaining to new equipment/process installations, cost reduction initiatives, quality improvements, lean manufacturing improvements and new product introductions.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Support several manufacturing processes, ensuring equipment uptime, meeting production goals and high product quality
• Develops work instructions, drawings, block diagram and/or circuit diagram, tests, modifications, assembly processes, fixtures, processes or specialized manufacturing and test equipment for existing or new products.
• Prepares and maintains manufacturing documentation (BOMS's, block diagram/circuit diagram and Work Instructions) for new and existing equipment in manufacturing.
• To improve productivity, reduce costs, improve quality and achieve on time delivery to meet production needs.
• Responsible for new equipment introductions, process modifications and improvements
• Interface with maintenance to troubleshoot equipment problems

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge.
• 2-4 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer or related discipline
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers
• Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Solid problem solving abilities
• Proficient use of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
• Experience with AutoCAD(2D CAD)/ Solidworks (3D CAD)modeling desirable
• Lean manufacturing background and a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Much of the work will be in a manufacturing environment.

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees